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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 393.42 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 393.42 and 215.32 is: 296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 393.42 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/393.42 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 393.42 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 84,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,710.21/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.97

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